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The New Look of Lee County
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5-1-12 Barbara Manzo Retirement 5-1-12 Barbara Manzo Retirement
Barbara Manzo has dedicated 22 years of service to Lee County and its residents, snowbirds and tourists; and
Whereas: Her leadership with the county began in 1990 when she brought her force of energy from a thriving career in New York to the sandy shores of Southwest Florida; and
Whereas: She is retiring from her position as Director of Parks & Recreation, which manages more than 29,400 acres with diverse sites including Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins spring training facilities, state-of-the-art recreation centers, a progressive Conservation 20/20 program recognized nationally, and pristine Gulf-of-Mexico beach parks; and Whereas: She led this county department to attain national accreditation and re-accreditation, oversaw its recognition with National Recreation and Parks Association and helped it nab many other awards as she pursued an ambitious vision of intertwined blueways and greenways with recreational opportunities like none other; and Whereas: Her strength and spirit buoy Lee County Parks & Recreation, a progressive and highly professional agency that is proud of its staff and facilities; and Whereas: Her colleagues describe her as a determined, passionate straight-shooter known for acknowledging the kudos of her staff – and sometimes mentoring them in an Italian, matronly manner; and Whereas: We will miss hearing her say, What, What do you mean and her ability to cultivate humor even during challenging times, saying Its Parks & Recreation: Its supposed to be fun! and
Whereas: We know now that even in retirement we will still be hearing from her because reluctance to share opinions and enthusiasm for parks is not one of her short-comings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida conveys its grateful appreciation for outstanding contributions and dedication to Lee County and praises her commitment to the public enjoyment of parks and facilities in our community.
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